Total enrollment
23,725
-112 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Bibb County
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 41 sit inside Bibb County, collectively enrolling roughly 23,725 students (22 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high).
4-year change in Bibb County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
40
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bibb County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 21.5% | #120 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23,725 | #17 of 137 | #427 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 40 | #12 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #80 of 137 | #1,526 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.6% | #109 of 137 | #1,096 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #114 of 137 | #1,291 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Bibb County school rankings
Residents
156,578
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
41
5 districts
Enrollment
23,725
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,234
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
22
11,048 students
Middle
6
4,678 students
High
9
5,679 students
Combined / other
4
2,320 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bibb County Public Schools
21,334 students · 5 districts in Bibb County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bibb County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
37
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Bibb County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 28 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Alexander II Magnet School· 50.4%
- Springdale Elementary School· 43.9%
- Miller Magnet Middle School· 42.0%
- Carter Elementary School· 41.3%
- Vineville Academy· 37.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Bibb County
About Bibb County
Bibb County is an average-sized county of about 156,578 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 23,725 students across 41 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,234, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 18% below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Bibb County comprises 22 elementary schools (11,048 students), 6 middle schools (4,678), 9 high schools (5,679), and 4 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Bibb County is Bibb County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 21,334 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 23,725 students, remained close to its prior level from the 23,837 reported in SY 2020-21. Bibb County now counts 40 public schools, up from 39 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Bibb County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data